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½ Tornês de Busto - Ferdinand I Lisboa ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Fernando I) (1367-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1371-1383 |
| Value | ½ Tornês = 36 Dinheiros |
| Currency | Libra (1st Dynasty, 1128-1383) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERNANDVS REX PORTVG
Comment
The pict is the coin Nr. 4332 from INCM MuseumInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tornês de Busto coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand I of Portugal, who ruled from 1371 to 1383. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that featured a bust of the king on one side and a cross on the other. The coin was made of billon, a type of alloy that contains .250 silver, and weighed 1.5 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low silver content, the ½ Tornês de Busto coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
